On the Wing
To the Edge of the Earth with the Peregrine Falcon
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4.5 • 2 Ratings
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- $13.99
Publisher Description
In this extraordinary journey, Alan Tennant recounts his attempt to track the transcontinental migration of the majestic peregrine falcon — an investigation no one before him had ever taken to such lengths. From the windswept flats of the Texas barrier islands to the Artic and then south again into the Caribbean, On the Wing provides a hilariously picaresque and bumpy flight.
Customer Reviews
Enchanting Story of Peregrine Falcon Migration
Alan's Tennant is captivated by the Peregrine falcon's desire to migrate. Alan describes his various efforts to follow several Peregrines. Eventually, Alan and his partner fly from Central America to Alaska.
Alan Tennant is fully engaged and striving to learn about their migration. He does excellent job conveying it to the reader.
Alan's drive to follow the bird's migration is similar to the Peregrine's desire to migrate.
I also enjoyed the brief story about "Cherokee," the Red Tail Hawk, which lost one wing as a young bird. "Though Cherokee has known flight for only a month, Cherokee, for 19 more years, kept trying to regain the sky." What drive! What motivation!
Alan's story, the peregrine falcon's story and Cherokee's story resonate.